Scleral buckle

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Scleral buckles are devices implanted into the eye for the treatment of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Scleral buckling is performed to relieve vitreous traction which closes the defects in the retina and reduces the chances of recurrent detachment. The buckles are small bands often made from silicon which are usually sutured into the surface of the sclera . Device infection and extrusion are possible complications.